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Splenic pseudocyst: aspiration or cyst decapsulation.

J Lappin1, M T Corbally, E J Guiney

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin.

Irish Journal of Medical Science
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

A pediatric splenic pseudocyst was treated with percutaneous drainage, which failed due to rapid reaccumulation. Surgical cyst decapsulation with splenic preservation offered a curative outcome and is recommended for definitive management.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Splenic pseudocysts are rare intra-abdominal collections, often arising secondary to pancreatitis or trauma.
  • Management strategies vary, including observation, percutaneous drainage, and surgical intervention.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old male presented with a symptomatic splenic pseudocyst.
  • Initial treatment involved percutaneous drainage, achieving complete fluid evacuation.

Findings:

  • The splenic pseudocyst rapidly reaccumulated following percutaneous drainage, necessitating further intervention.
  • Subsequent cyst decapsulation with preservation of the spleen resulted in a complete and lasting resolution.

Implications:

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  • Percutaneous drainage may be insufficient for definitive treatment of splenic pseudocysts due to high recurrence rates.
  • Cyst decapsulation with splenic preservation represents a safe and effective therapeutic option for pediatric splenic pseudocysts, avoiding splenectomy.